Shirley Hemphill
Born in Asheville, North Carolina, USA• Died Dec 10 1999
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Biography
A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Hemphill moved to Los Angeles in the 1970s to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian. After working the Los Angeles comedy club circuit, her routine eventually attracted attention leading to her being cast in guest starring roles on television. In 1976, she landed the role of brassy waitress Shirley Wilson on the sitcom What's Happening!!.
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Shirley Hemphill's Credits
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The Love Boat
Charlene Grover
Martin
Sister Claus
Good Times
The Wayans Bros.
Coco
What's Happening!!
Shirley Wilson
Oddity Archive
Shirley Wilson (archive footage)
What's Happening Now!!
All's Fair
One in a Million
Shirley Simmons
CB4
976-Sexy
The Richard Pryor Show
The Richard Pryor Special?
Pushy Fan from Tour Group